MI PA Foundation


		The MI PA Foundation's Annual Scholarship Awards —— Total Awards by December 31, 2009: $67,500 —— Please note that the University of Detroit and Western Michigan University were the home to the first two Michigan PA Programs, opening their doors in 1974. A scholarship program was started by the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) in the 1980's. Our Foundation continued the tradition the year following its' approval by the Internal Revenue Service as a Public Charitable Foundation under Section 403 (b). Grand Valley State University, Central Michigan University, and Wayne State University started their Programs in 1995. When a PA Program is not listed for any given year, it is because the Foundation did not receive an application from a student from that program for that year. Multiple names following the PA Program's name indicate an award was given to more than one student from that program. 1992 University of Detroit Mercy Paul Bryant 1993 University of Detroit Mercy DeHong Tang 1994 University of Detroit Mercy Patricia Topping Western Michigan University Susanne Boyd 1995 University of Detroit Mercy Barbara Bergaski Western Michigan University Michael Johnson 1996 University of Detroit Mercy Constance Burke Western Michigan University Julie Ferguson 1997 University of Detroit Mercy Ann K. Adams Western Michigan University Elissa Doty Grand Valley State University LeAndra K. Sebald Wayne State University Nancy Cailouette Central Michigan University Carol Lynn Piesik 1998 University of Detroit Mercy David Martin Western Michigan University Jeannie Schrage Grand Valley State University Amy Vandenberg Schreur Wayne State University Edward O'Connell Central Michigan University Cindy L. Beadle 1999 University of Detroit Mercy Lori Marie Hall Western Michigan University Barry Lee Mearman Grand Valley State University Johanna E. Killian Wayne State University Dawn Marie Smith 2000 University of Detroit Mercy Troy Stutz Western Michigan University Rachna Eav Grand Valley State University Sarah Redell Wayne State University Mary Josephine Pilat Central Michigan Heather Nicole Mishler 2001 University of Detroit Mercy Caroline McCormick Grand Valley State University Elizabeth Jones Wayne State University Naomi Wilks Williams Central Michigan Matthew Stack 2002 University of Detroit Mercy Kathleen Kenyon Grand Valley State University Valerie Kloosterman Wayne State University Kimberly Staley Central Michigan Autumn Nicole Travis 2003 University of Detroit Mercy Rocelious Goodson Grand Valley State University Erica Jo Scofield Wayne State University Senthilkumar Radhakrishnan Western Michigan University Holly Garrett Pettipher Overall Best Application Rocelious Goodson 2004 University of Detroit Mercy Melva Franken Grand Valley State University Sarah Harksema Wayne State University Carc Marie Broch Western Michigan University Amanda Morgan Central Michigan University Kim Decker 2005 University of Detroit Mercy Amy Abelnous Grand Valley State University Michael Beckley Wayne State University Kristina Shafer Western Michigan University Ryan Murtha Central Michigan University Nicole Domakowski 2006 Wayne State University Stacie Graves 2007 University of Detroit Mercy Allison Kupels Grand Valley State University Kristen Cox Wayne State University Miranda Dellent Western Michigan University Melissa Pictves Central Michigan University Joni James 2008 University of Detroit Mercy Cheryl Ciesalak Grand Valley State University Wayne State University Stacy Reijmer Western Michigan University Andrew Zolp Central Michigan University Brenda Baily 2009 Grand Valley State University Christine Sabin, Mercedes Liscomb, Deanna Holbrook Wayne State University Shawn Heiler Western Michigan University Alisha Guenther, Stacy Schlumbohm 2010 Central Michigan University Lauren Miller University of Detroit Mercy Jibiao Huang Grand Valley State University Elizabeth Eastman Western Michigan University Joshua Radi Wayne State University Megan Morsi —— Kind Words From the Scholarship Award Recipients —— "Thank you so much for the $1,000 grant...the check arrived along with a tuition bill I had no way to pay. Words cannot express the relief and gratitude I experienced...I certainly hope that some day I can help extend the same generosity to another student that you extended to me." Suzanne Boyd, 1994 "These scholarships truly help people who are in dire need of money ...with this contribution (award), I will be able to continue with my PA schooling...now I feel as though I can say that I will make a great physician assistant." Michael Johnson, 1995 "I would like to thank...the PA Foundation and all the volunteers who helped to raise the scholarship money. It is appreciated deeply and will go to good use! I would love to volunteer in the future to help..." Nancy Caillonette,1997 "As you may know, being a PA student can be financially stressful. Many of us sacrifice 2 years of lost income in order to pursue a physician assistant career. It also means taking out Federal as well as other alternative loans in order to pay for tuition, books, equipment, and university fees on top of living and transportation expenses. > It is the generous donations to your foundation that help me as well as my peers reach their academic and career goals. As I start into my clinical year, I am comforted knowing my financial outlook is brighter. I am greatly appreciative for the financial gift." Jeannie Schrage, 1998 I was a recipient of the MPAF scholarship this year. I was very honored to be presented with this award. I appreciate all the practicing PA's that donated to this scholarship. This honor relieved a lot of finanical pressure during my father's battle with cancer and allowed me to be with him and still succeed with my education. Once again, I thank all who contributed to this award. DeeAnna Holbrook, 2009 I would like to thank you for the generous scholarships that you provide for PA students. I am truly blessed to have been one of the selected students this year. I can guarantee that your hard-earned donation will go to a good cause, and I look forward to the day when I have extra money to give and can donate back to students who need a little extra help. That day seems to be getting closer and closer! Thank you again, I really appreciate it! Elizabeth Eastman, 2010 Please note that Mercy College of Detroit (later University of Detroit Mercy) and Western Michigan University began their PA Programs in 1972, while Grand Valley State University, Central Michigan University, and Wayne State University stared their Programs in 1995. When a PA Program is not listed for any given year, it indicates that the Foundation did not receive an application from a student from that Program. 4/07

The MI PA Foundation's Annual Scholarship Awards —— Total Awards by December 31, 2009: $67,500 ——

The MI PA Foundation's
Annual Scholarship Awards

—— Total Awards by December 31, 2009: $67,500 ——